Create a mentoring or coaching program that will support the needs of staff and faculty.

Create a document featuring potential project or program roadblocks and how you will navigate them.

Create a communications coaching program for your unit.

Create a brief elevator speech about your role within the organization to someone you meet at a U-M class or event.

Create a 30 second speech about a U-M initiative in which you are involved. Tailor the language to different audiences.

Contribute to or start a discussion thread within a Workplace group.

Consult with your mentor or coach on ways to address a direct report's weakness that impacts output.

Consult with colleagues across the university about ways that they collect feedback pertaining to client expectations and service.

Consult with a team you are involved with about an unrealistic deadline. Ask them to direct you through the current work process to identify any bottlenecks or disruptions. Offer constructive feedback about the process and any changes that need to be made.

Consult with a mentor about building talent management and pipelines, and request referrals to talk to.